Calrec Argo Q Startup Manual

Calrec Argo Q Startup Manual

Ip audio routing & mixing system for argo s and argo q consoles

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ARGO
START UP GUIDE
V1.0
IP Audio Routing & Mixing System
for Argo S and Argo Q Consoles
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2. Access the Basic Core Configuration
Calrec Configure Login Instructions
Instructions for logging into the Calrec Configure application for initial core setup.
3. Configure the Surface IP Connections
Control Interface Routing Screens
Overview of routing virtual adapters to physical interfaces within the Configure application.
Configure the Surface A Route
Step-by-step guide to configuring the IP address and route for Surface A.
4. Connect the Surface to the Impulse Cores
Surface Ethernet Switches
Explanation of the role and connection of surface Ethernet switches for console-core communication.
6. Configure Network Switches & Devices
Cisco Switch Management Settings
Configuration steps for Cisco switches, disabling energy-saving features for optimal performance.
Artel Switch Management Settings for AoIP / AES67 Networks
Configuration for Artel switches, focusing on disabling port power savings for AoIP/AES67.
Cisco and Artel Switch and Network Configuration for AoIP / AES67 Networks
Essential requirements and links for configuring switches for AoIP/AES67 networks.
9. Configure AoIP Core Router Ports & AoIP I/O Devices
AoIP Core Router Interfaces
Configuring IP addresses and settings for AoIP router ports within the Impulse core.
Calrec Connect Login Instructions
Steps to access the Calrec Connect application for device configuration.
AoIP I/O Core and Device Interfaces
Overview of AoIP interface status, IP, MAC addresses, and connection speed.
Configure IP Settings for IO Boxes
How to set IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway for AoIP interfaces.
10. Setup AoIP Core Transmitters and AoIP Device Receivers for Outputs Configuration
AoIP Core Transmitters
Configuration of AoIP transmitters in the core, including name, interface, channels, and codec.
11. Patch Receiver Streams to AoIP Device Physical Outputs
Audio Outputs Configuration
Patching receiver streams to physical output ports on AoIP devices.
Analogue Level Options
Setting analogue levels for OdBFS and Mic input headroom on AoIP devices.
12. Network Configuration to Connect Transmitter & Receiver Streams
AoIP Stream Interfaces
Arranging transmitters and receivers in an X-Y matrix for connection.
Patch a Console Output to the Core Transmitter using Assist
Patching console DSP outputs to core transmitters using the Assist application.
14. Patch AoIP Device Physical Inputs to Transmitter Streams
Audio Inputs Configuration
Connecting AoIP device physical inputs to transmitter channels.
Gain Selection (Mic/Line Only)
Adjusting gain for mic/line inputs on AoIP devices.
48v or SRC Selection (Mic or AES)
Toggling 48v phantom power or SRC for mic/AES inputs.
17. Understanding Synchronisation
PTP & Synchronisation
Explains Precision Timing Protocol (PTPv2) for accurate network clock synchronisation.
Synchronising with PTPv2-IEEE1588
Details PTP terms and the Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA).
Synchronisation - Core
Setting up PTP clocks and interface responses on the Impulse core.
Basic Synchronisation Settings
Configuring domain and priority for PTP synchronisation on the core.
Advanced Synchronisation Settings
Advanced PTP settings including modes, intervals, and timeouts.
Synchronisation - AoIP Devices
Synchronising network clocks of external AoIP devices using PTP.
19. Navigate the Console & Perform System Tests
Surface Panel Overview
Illustrates a typical Argo S console section and its panels.
Layer Navigation
How to navigate console layers and sublayers using fader panel controls.
Mode Navigation
Selecting operational modes like Processing, Routing, Buses, and Monitoring.
23. DSP Pack Comparison
DSP Pack Sizes for Argo S & Argo Q
Compares different DSP pack sizes available for Argo consoles.

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